Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

The Lexus LX starts from $172,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class opens at $199,900. That makes the Lexus LX the more affordable entry point by $27,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $190,190 and $219,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by roughly $4,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus LX and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus LX packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus LX and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class responds with a Petrol making 270kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 270kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LX measures 5,095mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 112mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at 5,207mm (3,135mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 680L in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a 193L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,819/year for the Lexus LX and $2,993/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. That is a $826 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

Estimated annual total: $3,819 (Lexus LX) vs $2,993 (Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class saves you roughly $826 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus LX)—.